It's important to understand that not all dogs will be unequivocally delighted by the addition of a fur-sibling. Luckily, there are a number of things you can do to make sure the transition goes smoothly (a hint: do not follow the advice in Hollywood movies!)

Communicating with your pup is a two-way street. Sure, we want them to understand us, but it's important that we understand what they're telling us too. Dogs have a rich non-verbal "language", and here are some helpful pointers in reading their postures and behaviours.

Communicating with your pup is a two-way street. Sure, we want them to understand us, but it's important that we understand what they're telling us too. Dogs have a rich non-verbal "language", and here are some helpful pointers in reading their postures and behaviours.